UAE weather: Rain, cloudy conditions expected today

Several parts of the UAE experienced light rain and cloud conditions on the morning of January 3.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy conditions for today, with some northern, eastern, and coastal areas seeing occasional rain.

The weather is expected to be humid overnight and into Saturday morning, January 4, in certain inland regions.

The NCM noted that winds will be light to moderate, occasionally intensifying to cause dust.

The winds will be northwesterly, with speeds ranging from 15 to 30 km/h, potentially reaching up to 40 km/h at times.

The Arabian Gulf will experience rough to moderate seas, while the Oman Sea will see moderate to slight waves.

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— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@ncmuae) January 3, 2025

Motorists urged to be careful while driving in the rain

In light of the weather conditions, Dubai Police has issued a warning on X, urging motorists to exercise extra caution.

Due to the current rainfall, we urge all road users in Dubai to drive cautiously and stay up-to-date with the latest weather conditions from official sources. #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/SCLZ6oK4K9

— Dubai Policeشرطة دبي (@DubaiPoliceHQ) January 3, 2025